Russian Deputy Foreign Minister urges Georgia to refrain from using force in Transcaucasia

It is important for Moscow that the principle of non-use of force prevails in the South Caucasus. This was stated to Izvestia by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin.

"The agreement with Russia has eliminated almost all military and political risks"

The Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Abkhazia Oleg Bartsits — on the situation in the South Caucasus, cooperation with the Russian Federation and work with international organizations

"It must be borne in mind that the format itself is important first of all, because it is this format that allows all interested parties — Abkhazia and South Ossetia, on the one hand, and Georgia, on the other — to discuss issues of security and stability in Transcaucasia from the point of view of Georgia's commitment to non—use of force. regarding Abkhazia and South Ossetia. The most important thing for us at this stage is to work within this format to ensure that the principle of non—use of force prevails in the South Caucasus," the diplomat said.

The Geneva discussions have been taking place since September 2008. They are attended by representatives of Abkhazia, Georgia, South Ossetia, Russia, and the United States under the co-chairmanship of the EU, the UN, and the OSCE. The discussion is conducted in the format of two working groups: on security and humanitarian issues.